ZIP 22938 · Nelson County
Faber, VA Homeowners Insurance
According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 22938, Faber, Virginia averages $1,289/yr.
- 15.3%
- Loss ratio
- #363 of 748
- Virginia rank
- 13
- Policies
The verdict
ZIP 22938 (Faber, VA) homeowners insurance averages $1,289/yr, 30th percentile nationally, 27% below the U.S. ZIP-code average.
- $1,289
- Avg premium (2022)
- -27%
- vs U.S. ZIP-code average
- +12.0%
- since 2018
- 30th
- national percentile
According to U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office data. How we calculate the percentile and national comparison: methodology.
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Where ZIP 22938's premium sits nationally
Average annual homeowners premium across 25,593 tracked ZIP codes, as of 2022
$1,289 Lower than most lower than 70% of 25,593 ZIP codes
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Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022
Data Snapshot: ZIP 22938 (Faber, VA)
U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 22938 (Faber, VA) at $1,289 per year for 2022 across approximately 13 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 22938 in the 30th percentile, 27% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Compared to the Virginia state average of $1,369, this ZIP runs 6% below, ranking #363 of 748 tracked ZIPs in Virginia by premium. The closest-priced peer within Virginia is Alexandria (ZIP 22315) at $1,289, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.
ZIP 22938 shows a 15.3% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. 2.11% of policies in ZIP 22938 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $9,322.
Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 22938 costs have risen 12.0% since 2018, from a low of $1,147 to a high of $1,289, an annualized rate of +2.9% per year.
For ZIP 22938, county-level FEMA NRI is 34.1 in Nelson - middle of the national distribution (34th percentile) and #57 among 124 Virginia counties. Top hazard on the index: Drought. Social Vulnerability Index 67.5 · Community Resilience 54.6.
How to read these numbers
The figures on this page come from the U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office, which collects homeowners insurance premium and claims data directly from the largest property insurers in the country. Because the data is aggregated at the ZIP-code level and averaged across many policies, it describes the typical cost in an area rather than a quote for any single home. Two houses on the same street can pay very different premiums depending on their age, construction type, roof condition, prior claims, and the specific coverage limits and deductibles the homeowner selects. The loss ratio shows how much of every premium dollar insurers paid back out as claims; a ratio above one means carriers lost money locally, which often precedes rate increases or carrier exits. Rising nonrenewal and claim frequency reveal how stressed the local market has become. Use these figures to gauge the direction and scale of costs in your area, then request quotes from several licensed carriers before buying or renewing a policy. FIO data aggregates voluntary reporting from the 40 largest homeowners insurers, covering roughly 80% of the U.S. market, so figures represent market averages rather than individual policy quotes; your own premium will vary with dwelling value, deductible, coverage limits, construction type, and insurer-specific underwriting. This page is educational research only and is not insurance advice, homeowners should request quotes from multiple licensed carriers or an independent agent before purchasing or renewing coverage.
How ZIP 22938 Compares
Premium History
Average premium in ZIP 22938, 2018–2022
| Year | Avg Premium | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $1,151 | - |
| 2019 | $1,147 | -0.3% |
| 2020 | $1,167 | +1.7% |
| 2021 | $1,262 | +8.1% |
| 2022 | $1,289 | +2.2% |
Multi-year FIO trend for ZIP 22938 (5 years)
Similar ZIP Codes in Virginia
A look at Virginia ZIP codes with comparable premium levels.
One of 747 ZIP codes with premium data in Virginia, 9 are shown here.
FEMA NRI context for Nelson County
County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 22938 via FIPS 51125. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.
Social Vulnerability Index 67.5 · Community Resilience 54.6
County hazard ratings
- Wildfire
- Very Low
- Flooding
- Relatively Low
- Earthquake
- Very Low
- Hurricane
- Relatively Low
- Tornado
- Very Low
- Hail
- Very Low
- Winter weather
- Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index · state rollup: Virginia NRI context · top counties by NRI score.
Cross-state FIO peers for ZIP 22938 (outside Virginia)
ZIP 22938's county NRI is 34.1 (Very Low). Peer ZIPs below are other-state only so the neighborhoods are not Virginia containment.
Similar average premium
Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,289/yr here).
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Source: U.S. Department of the Treasury, Federal Insurance Office (FIO) Homeowners Insurance Data (2018-2022). Premiums are ZIP-level averages and may not reflect individual policy costs
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What to do with ZIP 22938
This ZIP's premiums run at the 30th national percentile, but a single number is not a quote.
- See how Faber, VA compares to every other ZIP in Virginia. Virginia overview
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